Accounts Receivable Clerk II - UNION

$55,556 - $79,352/Yr

Southern Glazer's - Cerritos, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cerritos, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk II to join our team in Cerritos, CA. This position plays a crucial role in our financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounts receivable processes. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for posting customer payments, verifying invoice coding, and following internal accounting controls. You will also handle cash applications through various payment methods, including checks, electronic funds transfers, and online bill payments. This role requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining high efficiency. In this position, you will reconcile and maintain assigned accounts, research and resolve past due invoices, and handle inbound customer accounts receivable calls. You will be expected to review and process payments on COD collection reports and prepare necessary journal entries related to accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts receivable, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with customers and colleagues alike. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, where your contributions are valued and respected. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a family-owned company with over 50 years of success in the industry. We are recognized as a leader in the wine and spirits distribution sector and have been named one of the Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek. We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision plans, and a robust benefits program that supports your well-being and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments by verifying invoice coding and transactions.
• Obtain authorization of payments and follow internal accounting controls.
• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services to ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations.
• Perform cash application through various payment methods such as checks, electronic funds transfer, and online bill pay.
• Reconcile and maintain assigned accounts with accurate notes.
• Research and resolve past due invoices, unapplied activity, and short paid items.
• Call assigned accounts to collect past due balances and handle inbound customer AR calls.
• Review and process payments on the COD collection reports.
• Prepare and enter all necessary Accounts Receivable journal entries.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a high level of efficiency.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, and facilitation of strong working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Very good basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail skills, and sustained focus on the work assigned.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of AS400 and/or SAP software.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave